As the complete lists of filings for the March 2 Democratic and Republican Party primaries have been confirmed, the number of Hays County public officials guaranteed re-election from lack of opposition has swelled from two to 11. (See previous story here.)

Among those who will not have to face political opposition either in the March primary or the November general election are State Senator Jeff Wentworth (R-San Antonio), as well 207th District Court Judge Jack Robison and 274th District Court Judge Gary L. Steel, both Republicans.

Hays County District Attorney Sherri Tibbe (D-Buda), also is in the clear, as are Hays County Treasurer Michele Tuttle, a Republican, and Hays County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Linda Rodriguez, a Democrat.

At the state legislative level and below, Hays County voters will decide party nominees government office in six different races — four on the Democratic side and two on the Republican side.

The highest profile races are for Hays County Judge, with each party making a decision in the March primary. Incumbent Judge Liz Sumter (D-Wimberley) has drawn opposition from Hays County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton (D-Kyle) on the Democratic side. The Republican candidates are San Marcos surgeon Bert Cobb and Kyle business owner Peggy Jones.

Republicans will have a choice of nominees for Barton’s seat between Kyle Mayor Mike Gonzalez and Hays CISD Trustee Mark Jones.

The Democrats will have two races in the county legal system. Hays County Court at Law No. 1 Judge Anna Martinez Boling faces a challenge from David Mendoza, while Hays County Sheriff Tommy Ratliff has drawn a contender in Bill Huddleston.

State Representative Patrick Rose (D-Dripping Springs) is being challenged in the Democratic primary by Andrew Backus is Driftwood.

Following is a complete list of filings from the Congressional level down through the Justice of the Peace level. The primary elections for both parties will take place on March 2.
U.S. Representative, District 25 (two-year term): Democrats — Lloyd Doggett (incumbent). Republicans — Donna Campbell and George Morovich. Independents, Dirk Edward Edward Bauer and Sam McGraw Brannon.

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WRONG! You stated: “Republicans will have a choice of nominees for Barton’s seat between Kyle Mayor Mike Gonzalez and Kyle City Councilmember Ray Bryant.”
Ray Bryant is a Democrat !!!!! Try Mark Jones instead…..
Could you please correct this ?????

I guess there are no libertarians running in any of these spots, right?

Go ahead and humor me. Please do condescend to grudgingly acknowledge our existence. We libertarians are such idiots, but it’s a “free country” after all, and you guys in the media are supposed to at least PRETEND that this is the case. You might even decide to say something about Greens or other third parties. Or not.

Ah well. The good news is that the Dems and GOP have done SO GREAT by this Nation. That much is clear.

You make a good point Chuck. And while I’ll admit I’m a Democrat, I would still like to know about any Libertarian filings as well as Republican. Sorry I can’t agree so much with your last statement. But please, let’s not go there. I haven’t had my coffee yet. Let’s just agree to disagree on that one….